The Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura and the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Wang Qing has met to discuss new development cooperation.

The Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone stated that the new Chinese development with Sierra Leone will focus on improving the well-being of Sierra Leoneans through Agriculture, Health and make the cooperation between the two countries sustainable for a long-lasting developmental goal.

The statement which he made at the courtesy meeting with the Minister of Finance, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura, on Friday, 24th February 2023, at his George Street office in Freetown.

The Ambassador also stated that China has supported Sierra Leone with landmark infrastructure projects and livelihood assistance to promote the well-being of Sierra Leoneans through Health, Education and even private sector development and the relationship between Sierra Leone and China will be on a 55 years and  has mutually benefit for both countries.

The Minister thanked the Ambassador for his visit and appreciated China for their continued support and encouraged the Ambassador to engage Chinese investors, to invest in manufacturing and agriculture to strengthen the relationship.